>>In regards to writing to the Event Log, the problem *is* a security issue. I've used the event log also and have tried several different ways to get the Event Source created programmatically. Finally decided on a Web Service web method, which can just be accessed through IE.It only needs to be done once. Here's the web method:
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>I am trying to understand what this code does. Basically, I am on a PC trying to have Windows to start my service. I can't figure out why I would need to call a Web Service method.

This has nothing to do with Windows starting your service (I can't help you there) ... I'm just trying to help you get your errors logged to the EventLog, which you said you couldn't do. Running that code I posted allows you to add an Event Source so hopefully you'll be able to then log errors to the EventLog. If I've misunderstood that part of your problem, I apologize.

~~Bonnie